Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply concepts and applications of basic statistics
2. Apply the foundations of biological and life sciences and the concepts of health and disease
3. Examine the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts, and functions across the globe and in society
4. Apply the basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection, use, and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice
   
5. Examine the concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches, and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations
6. Describe the underlying science of human health and disease including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course
7. Examine the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
8. Apply the fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment, and evaluation
9. Describe the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the US health system as well as the differences in systems in other countries
10. Describe basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences, and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government
11. Apply basic concepts of public health-specific communication, including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology

Bachelor's to Master's & Grad Scholars Options 

Bachelor's to Master's Program

The Bachelor's to Master's Program allows qualified students in the BS in Public Health Administration program to earn credits that apply toward their bachelor's degree and a master's degree at Peirce College. The program can save students up to $10,000 in tuition and fees - as students pay undergraduate tuition for graduate courses - and a year of coursework.

BS in Public Health Administration to MS in Organizational Leadership & Management

- OLM 501 Foundations of Contemporary Leadership Theory and Practice
- OLM 503 Applied Research Methods
- OLM 511 Systems Dynamics and Change
- OLM 521 Ethical Decision Making

BS in Public Health Administration to MS in Healthcare Administration

- OLM 501 Foundations of Contemporary Leadership Theory and Practice
- OLM 503 Applied Research Methods
- HCA 501 Introduction to Healthcare Administration: History, Economics, and Theory
- HCA 510 Ethics in Healthcare Administration 

Acceptance into the Bachelor's to Master's program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above at the time of entry. Students who finish their bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or above may proceed directly into their master’s degree program without completing the additional application process.

Grad Scholars

The Grad Scholars program allows qualified students to get a head start on graduate school by taking two graduate courses while still enrolled in the BS in Public Health Administration. The program can save students more than $400 per graduate course as students pay undergraduate tuition for graduate courses. Students can align their courses to the following Graduate Certificates.

The Grad Scholars Program requires students to have earned at least 90 credits and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Students can apply to the program before they complete 90 credits. 

Contact the Faculty Chair

Questions? Contact Dr. Stephanie Donavan, faculty chair for Health and Human Service Leadership Programs.

• Email: SADonovan@peirce.edu
• Call:  215-670-9327

Emergency Student Aid

Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. Grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare, and transportation. Learn more.